Add the saurkraut to the stock, after removing meat/bones. Cookthis covered for about 45 minutes. Next add the shredded carrots.Cook for about 10 minutes. Then add the chopped cabbage, cookingfor about 15 minutes, or until the fresh cabbage is tender. Thenadd the tomato paste, mixing until it's dissolved. Bring itback to boiling, and cook for a couple of minutes.

Add the beans. Heat til boiling, then cover it and let it simmerfor about an hour so the flavors can mix. If there is not enoughliquid, you can add water or tomato juice.